For the first three quarters of the last century, towers were constantly trying to top each other as the tallest in New York City.

For example, the Chrysler Building surpassed the Empire State Building when its spire, initially hidden inside the building, was raised up. Of course, in the end, the Empire State Building topped the Chrysler building.

After six years of construction, One World Trade Center will surpass the Empire State Building very soon, WCBS 880’s Rich Lamb reported.